in|sist´ent|ly

in|sist´ent|ly
in|sist|ent «ihn SIHS tuhnt», adjective.
1. continuing to make a strong, firm demand or statement; insisting: »

In spite of the rain he was insistent on going out.

SYNONYM(S): persistent.
2. compelling attention or notice; pressing; urgent: »

We heard insistent calls of “Help! Help!” There was an insistent knocking on my door.

in|sist´ent|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • con|sist´ent|ly — con|sist|ent «kuhn SIHS tuhnt», adjective. 1. keeping to the same principles and habits: »What a consistent person says or does today agrees with what he said or did yesterday. 2. harmonious; in agreement; in accord: »Driving very fast on a rainy …   Useful english dictionary

  • con|sist|ent — «kuhn SIHS tuhnt», adjective. 1. keeping to the same principles and habits: »What a consistent person says or does today agrees with what he said or did yesterday. 2. harmonious; in agreement; in accord: »Driving very fast on a rainy night is not …   Useful english dictionary

  • in|sist|ent — «ihn SIHS tuhnt», adjective. 1. continuing to make a strong, firm demand or statement; insisting: »In spite of the rain he was insistent on going out. SYNONYM(S): persistent. 2. compelling attention or notice; pressing; urgent: »We heard… …   Useful english dictionary

  • per|sist´ent|ly — per|sist|ent «puhr SIHS tuhnt, ZIHS », adjective. 1. having lasting qualities, especially in the face of disapproval, dislike, or difficulties; not giving up: »a persistent worker, a persistent beggar. SYNONYM(S): persevering, untiring, insistent …   Useful english dictionary

  • per|sist|ent — «puhr SIHS tuhnt, ZIHS », adjective. 1. having lasting qualities, especially in the face of disapproval, dislike, or difficulties; not giving up: »a persistent worker, a persistent beggar. SYNONYM(S): persevering, untiring, insistent. 2. going… …   Useful english dictionary

  • re|sist|ent — «rih ZIHS tuhnt», adjective. = resistant. (Cf. ↑resistant) …   Useful english dictionary

  • sub|sist|ent — «suhb SIHS tuhnt», adjective. existing of or by itself; existing; subsisting …   Useful english dictionary

  • in´con|sist´ent|ly — in|con|sist|ent «IHN kuhn SIHS tuhnt», adjective. 1. not consistent; not in agreement; lacking in agreement with itself or something else; at variance: »The policeman s failure to arrest the thief was inconsistent with his duty. SYNONYM(S):… …   Useful english dictionary

  • in|con|sist|ent — «IHN kuhn SIHS tuhnt», adjective. 1. not consistent; not in agreement; lacking in agreement with itself or something else; at variance: »The policeman s failure to arrest the thief was inconsistent with his duty. SYNONYM(S): discrepant,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • self-con|sist|ent — «SEHLF kuhn SIHS tuhnt», adjective. consistent with oneself or itself; having its parts or elements in agreement …   Useful english dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”